by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Ithaca ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at Ithaca was ranked #62 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #6 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 62 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 62 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ithaca College handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ithaca go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,453 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,515 for all journalism students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Ithaca paid an average of $1,685 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,070 | $50,070 |
| Books and Supplies | $850 | $850 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,030 | $16,030 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,326 | $1,326 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 23% of journalism bachelor's degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Ithaca are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ithaca College with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Ithaca journalism bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Ithaca Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Ithaca College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 153 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 142 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.